Matching ID numbers with these items is important because although MCCs are usually well-labeled, there is typically no group assigned to establish and apply a single naming convention during plant construction. Labels in-the-field tend to be short-lived, if they were ever placed at all. Plant personnel seldom have time to check for and fix discrepancies in labeling.

This is where NAES Tech Services comes in. NAES Operations Analysts, CMMS and procedures experts analyze LOTO and CMMS computer databases and walk-down drawings in the field. Then we update databases, drawings, and procedures, bringing all five sources of ID information into alignment. This greatly improves O&M safety and productivity.

Training, Qualifications, and System Descriptions

The best asset at a power plant can have is a qualified, well-trained staff. The NAES Qualification Program or Training Policy Manual (TMP) is designed to outline the technical and nontechnical steps required for an employee to be qualified at a given position. We do this with the help of our System Descriptions, which provide information on different plant systems to allow new operators to learn the system properly, quickly, and easily.

Training

At NAES, we believe a well-trained staff is one of a power plant’s greatest assets. We offer Training Manual Procedures to establish the required level of knowledge and proficiency for positions at each facility.

Qualifications

It is important to qualify your staff to ensure they are equipped to operate in their positions. Qualification cards are included in our Training Policy Manuals (TMPs) and System Descriptions (SDs).

System Descriptions

System Descriptions are vital components for a reliable, safe, and efficient power plant operation. These SDs allow new operators to learn the different plant systems and their capabilities quickly and easily.

Operating Procedures and Maintenance Instructions

At NAES, we create a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan and integrate it into the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). NAES draws from our extensive operations and maintenance experiences to provide best practices and OEM data. Our PM plan identifies, prioritizes, and summarizes all unique actions to be taken at a facility, including outage schedules, warranty requirements, and OEM recommendations.

Operating Procedures

Comprehensive and effective operating procedures provide a variety of benefits for power plant operators. The PDF below outlines the benefits of using NAES to develop your Operating Procedures.

Maintenance Instructions

We develop a customized Preventive Maintenance plan for your facility using our proven approach. Click below to see how you can address outage schedules, workloads, warranty requirements, and OEM recommendations.

Program Licensing

Any NAES “Standard Program” manual may be licensed for use by individual plants or fleets. Our most popular manuals to be licensed include the Training Policy Manual (TMP) and Safety Policy Manual (SMP). Manuals may be licensed for a one-time fee, with the option of biannual updates. Technical Services can assist in tailoring these licensed documents to our clients’ individual needs.

TPL-007 establishes planning criteria for induced currents caused by geomagnetic disturbances. The standard is applicable to facilities using transformer(s) with a high side, wye grounded winding operated above 200 kV and can require both submittal of general geomagnetic data (R2) and thermal impact assessments (R6) depending on results of Planning Coordinator analysis.

PER-006 requires Generator Operators to provide training to personnel who are responsible for the Real-time control of a generator. NAES has developed specific protection system training materials suitable for compliance with the Standard and provides this training both on and off site

PROTECTION AND CONTROL (PRC) STANDARDS

PRC-001

PRC-001 requires entities to coordinate protection system changes with other affected parties. NAES offers both procedural documentation and engineering services to establish the required coordination for both PRC-001 and PRC-027.

PRC-002

PRC-002 requires the installation and operation of disturbance monitoring equipment (DME) for applicable entities. NAES can assist with the design and installation of DME as well as ongoing compliance support.

PRC-023 requires load responsive protective relays be set according to criteria within the Standard to ensure settings do not limit transmission loadability. NAES provides full engineering analyses to maintain compliance with this Standard.

PRC-025 establishes minimum settings requirements for load-responsive relays protecting generators, step up transformers, and auxiliary transformers. NAES utilizes predefined calculation options as well as simulations to determine a facility’s compliance status and development of new relay settings if required.

PRC-026

PRC-026 requires applicable entities to perform load responsive relay settings analyses based on criteria identified within the Standard. Entities are typically notified by the Planning Coordinator when an analysis is required. NAES performs all required studies to establish compliance.

MODELING, DATA, AND ANALYSIS (MOD) STANDARDS

MOD-025

MOD-025 requires Real and Reactive Power capability testing for individual generating units over 20 MVA or facilities with over 75 MVA of generation capacity. NAES offers site specific test procedures and/or complete onsite testing services to meet the requirements of this standard.

MOD-026

MOD-026 requires verification of excitation or volt/var control dynamic models through utilization of either system disturbances or physical testing. NAES offers full testing and modeling services to meet the requirements of this standard.

MOD-027

MOD-027 requires verification of governor or active power/frequency control dynamic models through utilization of either system disturbances or physical testing. NAES offers full testing and modeling services to meet the requirements of this standard.